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ARAG becomes world’s leading legal insurer

The ARAG Group will end the year at the top of the global league table of legal insurers for the first time, after generating more than 1.15 billion Euro in gross written premium income from legal insurance, in 2020. 21/12/2021
Caution urged for company Christmas parties

While the return of the company party is most welcome, after Christmas was effectively cancelled last year. Employers need to be careful, in the face of stubbornly high Covid-19 case numbers and the recently discovered Omicron variant. 01/12/2021
Alastair Sambrook appointed to key Broker Business Management role

Leading legal expenses and assistance provider ARAG has appointed Alastair Sambrook to the critical role of Broker Business Manager. 9/11/2021
Official Injury Claim service isn’t helping either motorists or courts

First data suggest Official Injury Claim service isn’t helping either motorists or courts, with comment from David Haynes, Underwriting Director. 22/10/2021
ARAG demonstrates resilience in pandemic to achieve ISO 22301 certification

Leading legal protection and assistance provider ARAG, has extended its accreditation under ISO standards, by adding 22301:2019 to its certifications. 11/08/21
‘Perfect storm’ breakdown warning on UK roads throughout August

The combination of staycation holidaymakers, more hot weather and the ‘pingdemic’ could create a perfect storm for vehicle breakdowns over the coming weeks, according to one motoring assistance organisation. 05/08/2021
Positive Results in a Difficult Year

ARAGs Managing Director, Tony Buss, talks about some of the specific challenges that the company had to overcome in 2020 and how the business still managed to grow and earn a profit, despite them. 08/07/2021
ARAG grows premium and reports profit for 2020 despite pandemic

Legal expenses insurance and assistance provider ARAG has reported a profit for 2020 and an increase in its premium under management for the year, despite the huge challenges presented by the global pandemic. Published 08/07/21
The Insurance Charities – providing a lifeline in troubled waters

Adversity can affect anyone: a child with medical needs, a relationship breakdown, mental health issues, domestic abuse, a debilitating illness; all unforeseen events that can turn lives upside down. Published on 22/06/2021
Best Companies success boosted by ARAG’s pandemic response

ARAG has credited the company’s response to the pandemic with making a significant contribution to its success in being recognised as one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For at the Best Companies Live event, that was held on Friday. 25/05/2021
ARAG appoints Heather Wilmot to new senior claims role

Leading legal expenses insurance and assistance provider ARAG has appointed Heather Wilmot to the position of Claims Operations Manager. Published 18/05/2021
ARAG sponsors Insurance Pride 2021

We are delighted be a sponsor for the Insurance Pride 2021 T-Shirt design competition, to promote Pride, the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of diversity & inclusion. (Published on 17/05/2021)
SMEs’ need for legal protection has never been greater

The unique pressures that 2021 is placing on businesses have made legal expenses or employment practices liability (EPL) cover indispensable for small and medium-sized companies, throughout the UK. (Published on 13/05/2021)
ARAG Group Defies COVID-19 Crisis Recording Significant Growth

The ARAG Group increased its gross premium income in 2020 by 4.8 percent from €1.76 billion to €1.85 billion (Published on 12/05/2021)
ARAG acquires DAS operations in Canada and continues to pursue its international expansion strategy

The German ARAG Group, a global leader in legal expenses insurance (LEI) and currently active in 19 countries, has acquired DAS Legal Protection Inc. in Canada which is part of the Munich Re / ERGO Group. Published on 16/03/2021
ARAG appoints Duncan Ogilvie to lead product development

Leading legal expenses and assistance provider ARAG has appointed Duncan Ogilvie to head up the company’s pivotal product development function, following the death of Lesley Attu, last year. (Published on 26/01/2021)
Virtual Christmas parties create new risks for employers

Companies need to consider new risks when hosting virtual Christmas parties, while being aware that normal employment hazards, such as harassment and bullying, can still happen online. (Published on 01/12/20)
ARAG appoints new CFO

Leading legal expenses and assistance provider ARAG has appointed Simon Barrett as the company’s next Chief Financial Officer, in preparation for the retirement of longstanding CFO Bob Moreton, next year. (Published on 26/11/2020)
Record redundancies leave employment tribunals struggling to cope despite government measures

Data released on 12 November 2020 by HM Courts and Tribunal Service shows that the number of outstanding employment claims has increased by more than a third since the start of the pandemic. (Published on 17/11/2020)
Important announcement

We are deeply saddened to report the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Lesley Attu. (Published 28/10/2020)
£9 million birth injury settlement only possible after switch from legal aid to CFA

Regional law firm Dutton Gregory Solicitors has highlighted the importance of conditional fee agreements in clinical negligence cases. [Published on 21 October 2020]
ARAG relaunch its Family Legal Solutions product

ARAG includes dark web monitoring in new “á la carte” Family Legal Solutions product. (Published on 09/09/2020)
Hugh James and ARAG agree wide-ranging ATE insurance arrangement

Hugh James, the top 100 UK law firm with offices in Cardiff and London, has signed a long-term agreement with ARAG to use the legal expenses provider’s after-the-event (ATE) insurance products for a broad range of case types, across several practice areas. (Published on 10/07/2020)
ARAG reports 10th year in profit

Legal expenses and assistance provider ARAG has reported a profit for the tenth consecutive year, following the recovery of some outstanding after-the-event (ATE) premiums and the continued success of its portfolio of before-the-event (BTE) products. (Published on 02/07/2020)
Motorists warned of risks as UK returns to roads from coronavirus lockdown

The rapid return of cars to UK roads that are already busy with cyclists and pedestrians could create a number of safety and legal issues for motorists and other road users. (Published on 28/05/2020)
Which? Trusted Traders get mental health

Which? has chosen ARAG to deliver a confidential mental wellbeing helpline, as well as free legal and tax advice service to members of its Which? Trusted Traders network. (Published on 03/03/2020)
Vehicle cloning continues to rise, but stats may only show tip of the iceberg

A Freedom of Information request has revealed that the incidence of vehicle cloning is growing, but the true scale of the problem may be far greater than the numbers suggest. (Published on 10/02/2020)
Morrison and ARAG launch legal cover for Special Guardians through FosterTalk

Find out more about the unique product we have developed with speciality insurance broker Morrison Insurance Solutions to offer legal advice and protection to Special Guardians. (Published on 29/08/2019)
Landmark “Zero-Hours” Holiday Pay Case Brought Using Legal Expenses Insurance Policy

A landmark Court of Appeal judgment that has provided much-needed clarity about how holiday pay should be calculated for certain types of worker, was brought using a group legal expenses insurance policy. (Published on 20/08/2019)
ARAG Posts Positive Growth and Profit Figures For 2018 Despite Continuing ATE Market Challenges

Leading legal expenses insurance and assistance provider ARAG has reported double-digit growth in its before-the-event (BTE) business and a ninth year in profit, despite the challenging market conditions that still exist in the after-the-event (ATE) sector. (Published on 25/07/2019)
Landmark Clinical Negligence Judgment is a Rare Victory for Access to Justice

Leading legal expenses insurance provider ARAG plc has hailed the landmark Court of Appeal judgment... (Published on 17/07/2019)
ARAG launches operations in Australia

Australia becomes the 18th country in the ARAG Group. (Published on 08/07/2019)
Azur and Arag in Smart Home Tie-up For ‘Emerging Wealth’ Customers

Azur Underwriting Limited has selected ARAG to provide both legal protection and home emergency assistance for its new Smart Home household product. (Published on 26/04/2019)
Chubb Selects ARAG to Provide Legal Protection for Commercial Clients

Leading legal expenses insurance and assistance provider ARAG has been selected by Chubb to provide the legal protection and advice for its MasterPackage commercial insurance product. (Published on 13/03/2019)
ARAG acquires DAS’ Operations in the Republic of Ireland and continues to pursue its international expansion course

The ARAG Group continues to move ahead with the internationalisation of its legal insurance business and is now about to launch operations in the Republic of Ireland. (Published on 27/02/2019)
Price Slater Gawne selects ARAG

Price Slater Gawne, one of the country’s leading specialist clinical negligence and serious injury law firms, has selected ARAG to provide after-the-event insurance for its Clinical Negligence clients. (Published on 31/01/2019)
#metoo and tribunal changes could create ‘perfect storm’ for Christmas party claims, businesses warned

The rise of the #metoo movement and the abolition of employment tribunal fees could combine to...
ARAG boosts sales team

with new Broker Account Managers in North and South East. (Published on 25/09/2018)
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ARAG becomes world’s leading legal insurer

Caution urged for company Christmas parties

Alastair Sambrook appointed to key Broker Business Management role

Official Injury Claim service isn’t helping either motorists or courts

ARAG demonstrates resilience in pandemic to achieve ISO 22301 certification

‘Perfect storm’ breakdown warning on UK roads throughout August

Positive Results in a Difficult Year

ARAG grows premium and reports profit for 2020 despite pandemic

The Insurance Charities – providing a lifeline in troubled waters

Best Companies success boosted by ARAG’s pandemic response

ARAG appoints Heather Wilmot to new senior claims role

ARAG sponsors Insurance Pride 2021

SMEs’ need for legal protection has never been greater

ARAG Group Defies COVID-19 Crisis Recording Significant Growth

ARAG acquires DAS operations in Canada and continues to pursue its international expansion strategy

ARAG appoints Duncan Ogilvie to lead product development

Virtual Christmas parties create new risks for employers

ARAG appoints new CFO

Record redundancies leave employment tribunals struggling to cope despite government measures

Important announcement

£9 million birth injury settlement only possible after switch from legal aid to CFA

ARAG relaunch its Family Legal Solutions product

Hugh James and ARAG agree wide-ranging ATE insurance arrangement

ARAG reports 10th year in profit

Motorists warned of risks as UK returns to roads from coronavirus lockdown

Which? Trusted Traders get mental health

Vehicle cloning continues to rise, but stats may only show tip of the iceberg

Morrison and ARAG launch legal cover for Special Guardians through FosterTalk

Landmark “Zero-Hours” Holiday Pay Case Brought Using Legal Expenses Insurance Policy

ARAG Posts Positive Growth and Profit Figures For 2018 Despite Continuing ATE Market Challenges

Landmark Clinical Negligence Judgment is a Rare Victory for Access to Justice

ARAG launches operations in Australia

Azur and Arag in Smart Home Tie-up For ‘Emerging Wealth’ Customers

Chubb Selects ARAG to Provide Legal Protection for Commercial Clients

ARAG acquires DAS’ Operations in the Republic of Ireland and continues to pursue its international expansion course

Price Slater Gawne selects ARAG

#metoo and tribunal changes could create ‘perfect storm’ for Christmas party claims, businesses warned

ARAG boosts sales team

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